Guardian Music — Elton's gospel-tinged team-up with pop legend Leon Russell is a credit to them both, says Alexis PetridisIt was easy to miss Leon Russell's cameo appearance on last Saturday's X Factor, dedicated to songs by the judges' musical heroes. For one thing,... more info

All About Jazz — Words and Images by: L. Paul Mann Plastic Ono Band :: 10.02.10 :: Orpheum Theatre :: Los Angeles, CA The Plastic Ono Band, formed in 1971 by m: John Lennon and Yoko Ono, was one of the first rock super-groups, claiming a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ... more info

ContactMusic — Veteran rocker ERIC CLAPTON is embracing new technology - he used his cellphone to record new songs for his band to learn.The Wonderful Tonight singer/guitarist was... more info

Guardian Music — The enigmatic diva at the heart of this bizarre tale takes an age to reveal her true identity. Don't worry, though: John Crace is on the 100-year-old caseAct I: Kolenaty's law office, Prague, 1922Vitek: Grumble, grumble / Where are the files / For Gr... more info

Starpulse — R.E.M.'s Everybody Hurts is the song most likely to make men sob, according to a new British survey. The tune beat Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton's heartfelt tribute to his dead son - to top a ne... more info

ContactMusic — R.E.M.'s EVERYBODY HURTS is the song most likely to make men sob, according to a new British survey.The tune beat Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton's heartfelt tribute to... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The contrast couldn t be more striking between these two British rock veterans new albums.The contrast couldn t be more striking between these two British rock veterans new albums. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — What a difference six years make — the small but significant difference in years between when Eric Clapton was born in 1945, near the end of World War II, and the birth of Phil Collins in 1951, shortly before rock... more info

ContactMusic — NEIL YOUNG released his new album 'Le Noise' today (September 28th 2010), continuing his prolific recording rate which has seen him release five records in six years. However... more info

Popdose — Granny pop standards? Dixieland jazz? What was Eric thinking? Think what you will, but the results of Clapton's latest solo album just might surprise you. more info